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EDMO · 1 day ago

Senior Program Manager

Alisal/Salinas/Monterey Region

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $77K/yr

EDMO is a thriving educational nonprofit that has been inspiring and empowering young minds since 2004. The Senior Program Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of EDMO programs, ensuring program excellence and alignment with the organization's mission and values.

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Responsibilities

Perform all duties of a Program Manager at their assigned program location

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders to enhance program visibility and impact

Develop and implement strategic plans to execute agreed upon terms of contract between EDMO and Partner District

Provide visionary leadership to ensure the Partnership agreement is fulfilled in an above satisfactory way

Responsible for consistency and quality of program delivery across all sites assigned to their management

Align regional activities with contract terms between EDMO and District Partner

Supervise, mentor, and support other Program Managers, providing guidance, resolving challenges and assisting with program planning to ensure implementation of agreed upon contract between EDMO and Partner

Manage regional budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively and within contractual agreement between EDOM and Partner

Manages site budget and ensures all line items are within agreed upon budget. Creates bi-weekly touchpoints to reconcile actuals with agreed upon budget. This includes flex budget (site specific supplies), all payroll expenses and when applicable staff appreciation and professional development

Ensures payroll is on budget based on the agreements between EDMO and District Partners. Oversees payroll and ensures timesheets are accurate and overtime is under budget

Conduct performance reviews and evaluations for site staff and Program Managers under their management

Collaborate with the Recruiting team to recruit, hire, and train effective program staff

Facilitate professional development opportunities and in-season meetings for all regional program staff

Ensure all programs adhere to EDMO’s policies, procedures, and standards, including safety and security

Oversee the management of program operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency

Oversee the planning and implementation of program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with agreed upon terms between EDMO and Partner

Ensure other sites within their management follow all standards for relationships with all contacts at their locations

Foster a positive program environment that supports the well-being and growth of all staff, children, and parents

Develop and implement systems for tracking and reporting on program performance and impact

Implement a continuous improvement framework, using data and feedback to refine and enhance programs

Encourage and support creative solutions to program challenges and opportunities

Represent EDMO at community events and meetings to promote the organization and its programs

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success and continuous improvement of the program

Qualification

Program managementStrategic planningTeam leadershipStakeholder relationship buildingProgram evaluationBudget managementContinuous improvementPassion for educationClassroom managementCoachingProfessional developmentCPR/First Aid CertificationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingMentoring

Required

Proven experience in a senior leadership role within educational or youth-focused programs

Strong strategic planning and organizational development skills

Extensive experience in program development, management, and evaluation

Proven experience in hiring, coaching and managing a team of employees

Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a diverse team of staff

Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Strong communication skills, especially in interactions with parents and via computer (emails, slack to other EDMO staff, etc)

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

High sense of responsibility and dependability

Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in program design and delivery

Passion for education and a commitment to the mission and values of the organization

Experience in facilitating groups of children and proven classroom management

CPR/First Aid Certification is required by the start date. Certification must include an in-person CPR component

Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods

Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer

Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head

Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis

Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors

Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records

Preferred

Bachelor's/ Master's degree in education, child development, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred

A large supply of costumes and/or a plethora of skits and songs is a plus!

Benefits

New hire welcome package/gift.

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life AD&D.

Paid Time Off.

Holiday Pay: 13 Federal Holidays + winter holidays (TBD closure days in December - January) - subject to specific site/school schedules.

After one year and 1000 hours of service, 401k with matching (immediate vesting when contributions begin).

Pretax Health and dependent care flex plans.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), including employee discounts on wellness and pet insurance.

Paid bereavement leave.

Learning and development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning.

Company

EDMO

EDMO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing equitable access to out-of-school learning experiences for kids by creating paradigm shifts aimed at dismantling systemic inequities and oppressive structures.

Founded in 2004